Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Resolution Steps

I hate when I get the itch to blog, but then have writer's block. How does that happen? I have all these ideas in my head, but they all step back at the same time, as none want to take the lead to start the flurry of thoughts.
Bryan finally completed SMTP and graduated. He only missed one answer on the final exam. And it was one of those questions that is philosophical, such that every answer works. There's not even one that trumps another. Disappointing. Now that this is finished, the next step is to complete the renovations on our home. We want the most equity possible, and adding a bathroom while finishing off the two bedrooms and open basement area will net us five figures. On top of this, we want to complete all of this by March, as the turnover of stores is usually higher at this time of year and we'll have a larger pool to choose from (fingers crossed). This will bring us to our next step, moving. We've lived here for over eight years now. This is the longest residence I've ever had in my life which is really strange to an Air Force brat. I will be sad to turn in the key and walk away forever from this home, but in the same breath I'm excited for new adventure. On top of all these aspirations, we also want to become healthier. Now that we're into our thirties, all the steps we should have taken in our twenties have become brazenly obvious. I'm finally an acceptable weight, but worry that I'll tip the scales the wrong way if I'm not smart. And Bryan needs to rein in his health as I expect him to live to 90. Then for the tippy top step, I've decided to try out my entrepreneurial side, and begin an extremely small business. I don't expect much gain from this venture, other than experience and maybe some courage to jump off these steps into a larger business one day. We'd be good at this, but unfortunately (maybe?) my realistic side keeps my hand gripped to the staircase rail.

1 comment:

Criscell and Spencer said...

Love the California pics. We hope you guys get the store you want. Also what is your small business plans? That should be fun. Living here in Elko I can think of a million stores that I want to open. I have always wanted to open like a craft/scrapbook store. Some place that people can just come and do their unfinished projects and chat with other women, bring their friends and also sell sandwiches, salads and drinks and of course the essentials to finish those projects. Will it ever happen? Probably not. I am not daring enough. I say go for whatever you have planned. Just do it!